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Eric Bedard possibly on the trading block? Reds should make a offer!

With CEO/president Andy MacPhail taking over the Orioles operation, you may see a couple of things develop, starting at the GM meetings in Orlando in early November.

First, MacPhail will likely look for takers for Miguel Tejada. The Orioles might have waited a year too long to deal him, but they'll make the attempt and hope to find a team that thinks he can play third base.

The second might be a surprise deal. The name heard most is lefty Erik Bedard. The feeling is the Orioles have enough starting pitching and need everyday players. Bedard could bring two or three major league-ready players.

Source: Boston Globe

Related: Miguel Tejada

This is a Lefty that would fit perfect!!!. Edwin as part of a package?? Freel? or Gonzo?

Re: Eric Bedard possibly on the trading block? Reds should make a offer!

bedard is filthy & a top of the rotation pitcher IMO. his durability is always a question though. I'm not sure what the reds could offer, however. votto is perhaps a good start, paired with EE its pretty good.. even then that's a high price for the reds to pay, considering their stop gap options in place(freel, kepp.. tho I could live with hatty another year..) or in otherwords their lack of depth.

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Re: Eric Bedard possibly on the trading block? Reds should make a offer!

Originally Posted by Joseph

Talent wise, we likely can't afford him, at least not at a price we'd want to pay.

I don't know. Bedard would be major; I'd be willing to pay a big price, particularly if the Reds could lock him up. Hamilton and Bailey, even. Hamilton and Votto, if that's a need for the Orioles (I don't keep up anymore). Toss Wood or somebody into those packages if need be.

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